ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position. 

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. 

• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. 

• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. 

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. 

• Sweep and mop floors as directed. 

• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area. 

• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas. 

• Wash and clean utensils as directed. 

• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc. 

• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed. 

• Assist cook in preparing meals. 

• Distribute and collect menus as necessary. 

• Obtain food supplies for next meal.  

• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. 

• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. 

• Serve food in dining room as instructed. 

• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal. 

• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area. 

• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. 

• Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience:  

• None. On the job training provided. 

Certificates and Licenses: 

• Food handlers permit must be kept up to date if required by state regulations.  

Other Specific Requirements 

• Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility. 

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language. 

• Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action. 

• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public. 

• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Works in office area(s) as well as throughout the activities area (i.e. activities room, resident rooms, etc.). 

• Moves intermittently during working hours. 

• Is subject to frequent interruptions. 

• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances. 

• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors. 

• Communicates with the medical staff, activities personnel, and other department supervisors. 

• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.  May be on call 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 

• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). 

• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants. 

• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. 

• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals. 

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS (with or without the aid of mechanical devices): 

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day. 

• Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position. 

• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met. 

• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively. 

• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination. 

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility. 

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent carrying of dietary supplies. Requires frequent pushing and pulling of carts. 

• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.